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6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior.................. 510
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ................... 514
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.............................. 517
Scheduled maintenance ........ 520
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ................................533
Hood ...............................................536
Positioning a floor jack............. 537
Engine compartment................539
Tires .................................................556
Tire inflation pressure.............. 568
Wheels............................................570
Air conditioning filter................ 572
Electronic key battery ..............575
Checking and
replacing fuses ......................... 579
Light bulbs .................................... 584
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ..................594
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.................................595
7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .....................................596
If you think something is
wrong .......................................... 603
Fuel pump shut off system ......604
If a warning light turns on
or a warning
buzzer sounds ......................... 605
If a warning message is
displayed...................................... 614
If you have a flat tire.................... 618
If the engine will not start ........ 627
If the parking brake
cannot be released................. 629
If the electronic key does
not operate properly .............. 631
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .................................636
If your vehicle overheats .......... 641
If the vehicle becomes
stuck..............................................645
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises
17Pictorial index
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 300
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 399
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 446
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 512
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P . 305
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 305
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 652
Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 556
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 660, 662
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 399
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 556
Coping with flat tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 618
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 536
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 536
Engine compartment cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 541
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 653
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 641
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 614
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . .P. 285
Front fog lights/rear fog lights*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 298
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 2 78
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 285
Stop lights
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 360
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 285
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 264, 269
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 584, Watts: P. 664)
*: If equipped
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1222. Instrument cluster
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s
systems.
*1: These lights come on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode
to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will go off after the
engine is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the
lights do not come on, or go off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Warning lights
*1Brake system warning light
( P. 605)
*1, 2Brake hold operated
indicator ( P. 607)
*1Charging system warning
light ( P. 606)
*1, 2Parking brake indicator
( P. 607)
*1Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 606)
*1Brake system warning light
( P. 607)
*1SRS warning light
( P. 606)
Open door warning light
( P. 608)
*1ABS warning light
( P. 606)
Low fuel level warning light
( P. 608)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
( P. 606)
Seat belt reminder light
( P. 608)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
Pre-crash safety system
warning light ( P. 607)
*1
Master warning light
( P. 608)
*1
Slip indicator (P. 607)
*1
(if equipped)
Tire pressure warning light
( P. 609)
1332. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Average fuel consumption after refueling
■Distance after refueling
■Elapsed time
■Average vehicle speed
■Tire inflation pressure (if equipped)
Displays the average fuel consumption since the
vehicle was last refueled
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a ref-
erence.
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven
since the vehicle was last refueled
Displays the elapsed time since it was last reset
The function can be reset by pressing the “DISP” but-
ton for longer than 1 second when the elapsed time is
displayed.
Displays the average vehicle speed since the
function was reset
The function can be reset by pressing the “DISP” but-
ton for longer than 1 second when the average vehicle
speed is displayed.
Displays inflation pressure of each tire
1362. Instrument cluster
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Press and hold the “DISP” button
after selecting the “EXIT” by
pressing the “DISP” button.
The display goes back to step .
■System check display
After turning the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, “SYSTEM CHECK” is dis-
played while system operation is checked.
■Tire inflation pressure (if equipped)
●It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after the engine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode. It may also take a few minutes to display
the tire inflation pressure after inflation pressure has been adjusted.
●“---” may be displayed if the tire position information cannot be determined due to
unfavorable radio wave conditions.
●Tire inflation pressure changes with temperature. The displayed values may also be
different from the values measured using a tire pressure gauge.
■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals
The following information data will be reset:
●Driving range
●Average fuel consumption
●Average fuel consumption after refueling
●Distance after refueling
●Elapsed time
●Average vehicle speed
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is character-
istic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.
■Customization
Setting of available languages can be changed. (Customizable features P. 668)
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4044-6. Driving tips
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
◆Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help reduce
excessive fuel consumption.
In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recirculated air
mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air conditioning system
and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Turn the A/C switch on only when both heating and dehumidifying
are needed, and if only heating is needed, turn the A/C switch off. Turning the
A/C switch on when unnecessary leads to excessive fuel consumption.
◆Performing idling stops
●Avoid unnecessary idling. Stop the engine when parking the vehicle to
reduce excessive fuel consumption, even it is only for a short period of time.
●Except in severe environment, such as when the outside temperature is
extremely low, warming up the engine before driving is unnecessary.
Rather than idling, it is more efficien t to drive the vehicle gently to warm up
each part while avoiding increasing the engine revolutions unnecessarily
and accelerating or decelerating suddenly.
◆Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage will lead to poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying
unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack will also cause poor fuel
economy.
◆Regular maintenance
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Improper tire
inflation pressure can cause poor fuel economy. Also, as snow tires can
cause large amounts of friction, their us e on dry roads can lead to poor fuel
economy. Use tires that are appropri ate for the season and road condi-
tions.
●Use oil and fluid of the recommended quality, which affect fuel consump-
tion and the life of the vehicle. Also, check oil and fluid periodically.
( P. 520)
5116-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of the
vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm
your vehicle’s paint.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the win-
dows and the air suspension unit (if equipped).
●Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed
properly.
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard
brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
●Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after driving for
long distance in the hot weather.
●Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■Bumpers and side moldings
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Front side windows water-repellent coating
●The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent coat-
ing.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that contain abrasives when cleaning the win-
dows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
●When the water-repellent performance has become insufficient, the coating can
be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.
5296-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
NOTE:
1. First replace at 160000 km (100000 miles), then replace every 80000 km
(48000 miles).
2. It is possible to replace every 100000 km (60000 miles).
3. Including the filter in fuel tank.
4. Parking brake inspection is not necessary.
CHASSIS AND BODY
17Brake pipes and hosesIIIIII12
18Steering wheel, linkage and steering
gear boxIIIIII12
19Drive shaft bootsIIIIII24
20Suspension ball joint and dust coverIIIIII12
21Automatic transmission fluidII36
22Rear differential oilIRIRIRI: 12
R: 48
23Front and rear suspensionIIIIII12
24Tires and inflation pressureIIIIII12
25Lights, horns, wipers and washersIIIIII12
26Air conditioning filter
When a message on the multi-
information display indicates that
maintenance is required, replace
the filter.
Refrigerant amount for air conditionerIIIIII12
Maintenance operations:I =Inspect
R =Replace, change or lubricate
SERVICE INTERVAL:ODOMETER READING
(Odometer reading or
months, whichever
comes first.)
x1000 km153045607590
MONTHSx1000
miles91827364554